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Lawmakers Seeking to Change Penalties for Domestic Violence
Wyoming lawmakers are looking to make penalties for domestic and family violence crimes tougher.
The Casper Star-Tribune reported Friday that under current Wyoming laws, felonies are typically punishable by 10 years in prison; aggravated felonies get even longer sentences.
Former Prosecutor Brett Johnson says prison time is significantly lower for domestic and family violence crimes.... Continue Reading
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Wyoming Man Sentenced for 2014 Domestic Disturbance
RAWLINS, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming man will spend between two and four years in prison after pleading no contest to violent domestic disturbance.
The Rawlins Times reports that Ryan Simmons was shot and wounded by a Saratoga police officer during the April 2014 disturbance.... Continue Reading